(cont'd)

Getting people out of their cars increases the vitality and vibrancy of a neighborhood. It leads to better street life. More sidewalk cafes, more pedestrians, all the amenities that make walking around a big city so enjoyable.

The streetcar changes the fabric of a neighborhood; It changes the way of life for the people who live there for the better. Fewer people driving means more chance encounters with friends and neighbors. Getting people out of the isolation of the automobile allows people to meet one another and interact in ways they could not if they were surrounded by a thousand pounds of glass and steel.